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- Responsibilities and Functions of FDC
- Members of the FDC (list of current members)
- FDC Chair
- FDC Members
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Responsibilities and Functions of the FDC- Review proposals and make recommendations to the provost on applications for:
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- Faculty Enrichment Summer Stipends
- Faculty Renewal Leaves
- Presidential Fund for Professional Development
- Plan and carry out the spring pre-session conference in collaboration with the Adams Center and the Provost.
- Assist the Executive Director of the Adams Center and the Provost in identifying faculty enrichment needs.
FDC Meetings
Meetings, as needed, may be called by a chair of the FDC or the director of faculty enrichment, as appropriate to the purpose of the meeting.
Members of the FDCMark McCallon
Co-Chair, The Library
KB Massingill Co-Chair, The Adams Center
Brian Cavitt
College of Arts and Sciences
Mike Wiggins
College of Arts and Sciences
Jeff Wherry
College of Arts and Sciences
Sheila Jones College of Education and Human Services
Tim Sensing
College of Biblical Studies
Curtis Clements
College of Business Administration
Members of FDC
The FDC ideally consists of 8 members:- 3 representing CAS
- 1 representing CBS
- 1 representing COBA
- 1 representing CEHS
- 1 Director of Faculty Enrichment (co-chair)
- 1 representing the Library/PHSSN
Qualifications of FDC ChairThe Director of Faculty Enrichment co-chairs the faculty development committee. This co-chair from the Adams Center votes only to break a tie.
Responsibilities
- Lead in carrying out programs of the FDC.
- Convene the FDC to carry out committee functions; chair such meetings.
- Ensure follow-up on meetings, programs.
- Participate in national and regional faculty enrichment organizations.
- Lead in developing new initiatives for faculty enrichment.
Qualifications of FDC MembersMembers are advocates for faculty enrichment university-wide, generating participation and interest among the faculty they represent. They should be full-time tenured faculty holding rank of assistant or higher.
Selection
Chairs recommend to deans two names for each position in their college. Deans confer with the Provost on appointments.
Term of Office
The term of office is three years.
Responsibilities
- Meet when the FDC is convened.
- Advocate, promote faculty enrichment efforts of the FDC in your college.
- Assist in carrying out all programs and responsibilities of the FDC.
FDC Member Profile
The faculty development committee is comprised of faculty who are recognized by colleagues as outstanding teachers and scholars; innovative in the classroom and effective in producing learning; current in their own disciplines and broadly knowledgeable of other disciplines; creative thinkers and resourceful problem solvers; diplomatic and maintaining good rapport with faculty university-wide; influential leaders, instrumental in involving others and affecting change in pursuit of excellence.





